Yankees notebook: Russell Martin says former team faces challenges

10:29 PM,
Mar. 17, 2013

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During his two years with the Yankees, catcher Russell Martin developed a reputation for non-cliché analysis with the media, and that didn't change with his move to Pittsburgh. Martin, now with the Pirates, faced his old team on Sunday and addressed the challenges facing the Yankees.

"With all the guys that are injured, it's definitely an uphill battle it seems like," Martin said. "? It seems like it's a little tougher division this year, too. It's going to be a battle. I think they're ready for it, but only time will tell."

Martin said he was surprised that he didn't end up re-signing with the ...